How to Get Your GED Quick & Easy
In order to progress to the next level of career or college, either a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) is required. If completing high school is not feasible, getting a GED can suffice, as up to 97 percent of colleges accept the GED. If you have college deadlines to meet and you don't have a few months to prepare, you can self-study, register for the exam and earn a GED within a month.
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Instructions
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Assess your skills. Although you can't take the test online, you can prepare for it online. Certain sites provide practice tests for the five sections. You receive a baseline score initially, and then are able to track your growth in each area. If you are proficient in one area, such as math, you can bypass it.
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Obtain a study guide. Major publishers such as Kaplan and Simon and Schuster all have GED Prep Guides in you local library or bookstore. Similar to online study, the books contain practice tests and information on all five sections of the GED.
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Register for the exam. The American Council on Education will guide you to your state's testing site and requirements for the GED. State requirements vary. For example, in Connecticut, you must be 16 years old and have been out of school for no less than six months before you enroll in GED prep classes or register to take the exam.
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Take the exam. Most states offer the GED at local continuing education centers or high schools. The test is given once a month. Test rules are adhered to strictly, such as no food or drink, and punctuality is a must.
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Wait for results. Once the exam is taken, results will be sent to you within three to four weeks.
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Tips & Warnings
Although you may be in a hurry to get a GED, it's best to be prepared. If you try to take the test ill-prepared you will, inevitably, fail. Retaking the exam could cost you more time in the long run.
